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Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers hand themselves in to police over their involvement in mass protests for free elections, the latest step in a widespread investigation which has been accused of intimidation. (Cover photo: AFP)

Flying high around the world but booted by its next-door neighbor. Alibaba has been given its marching orders in Taiwan. Officials ordering the Chinese e-trade giant to get out within six months, claiming it has violated rules required for a Chinese company. (Cover photo: Reuters)